I can imagine - I'm sorry. To be fair I'm not saying it's not all sunshine and roses on the other side (one of my kids was born doing the superman pose with his fist above his head creating what I'd call a "triangle of doom.") Still overall a good experience as I love being a parent more than anything and I'd go…

I dunno man, the recovery time kinda terrifies the bejeebus out of me. That's some MAJOR surgery. Nearly had to have a section with my 2nd and am glad I didn't have to.

It's different for everyone but it's not really that bad. Two births without drugs here (second one arrived within 3 minutes of getting to the hospital, not even the Drs could make it). It'll all work out.

Ok my 4.5 month old doesn't weigh that much. Yikes.

Amen! I totally agree and have the same association but somehow it's better than a girl named Miller.

Thanks for posting this - I hadn't heard the call before and it's pretty insightful in the whole awful mess.

Here's the trick. Introduce yourself to total strangers with the name you want to give your kid. That sort of feedback is kinda important. Yell it out the back door in an exasperated tone over and over again, you're going to say it a ton! Is entirely possible to name your kid something recognizable but not…

I like to think it's proof of his idiocy. Poor kid. (though I like the name Olive, I have to admit)

I have to call my 5 year old monkey version.

You are completely right. Also I think you meant Madyssyn. They all get kreatif with their spelling. It helps Kaydense stand out more! (until there are 3 others in her class)

Is it bad that I want to send my nutbar mother acquaintances to her? to see how much of it they buy? (Just as a gag of course.) I know some pretty damn gullible people, this could be fun!

Yaknow I'm pretty granola, crunchy even, and have had a home birth with my oldest kid (midwife present, but if I'd tried to do this lotus birth stuff with my daughter I would be dead. Like stone cold, pick out the casket, six feet under, friends bringing over casseroles to feed my family dead.

Breastfeeding IS a good experience for most women who do it. Having a baby fall asleep while nursing is probably one of the most peaceful things you can experience (but that could be because looking after a newborn can be exhausting). The oxytocin you get with a strong letdown is frankly better than a runner's high…

No I totally get that, I have problems finding anything in under a 40 band so I'm sure it's much worse!

Seriously buying properly fitting sports bras (36G here) is life changing - I can't recommend it enough.

You totally owe it to yourself to get fitted in one, as a 36G it has made ALL of the difference. (Not to overplay things it was seriously life changing) Specialty shops are the way to go - the one I go to the woman had me running in the store and doing jumping jacks to make sure things were good before leaving. I…

I know this was intended for someone else, but thanks! I am always in the market for a good boulder holder.

Not sure if they'd carry anything exactly right but I've found Change sports bras awesome. I won't run without my bras from there, they're lifesavers. (36H before pregnancy and nursing, bigger now) Thought I'd pass info on because I know it can suck finding something that works!

As a 36H (well likely more since they're feeding my kid) I feel the need to pass on my love for Change bras - their sports bras are the only way I can run comfortably. With these piezoelectric bras we could likely power a small city! (or at least charge our phones while we run?)